W. R. Miller
I've worked primarily in the entertainment industry as an animator, writer and storyboard artist, with two Emmy honors on The Simpsons. My articles have been published in Starlog, Comics Scene, Comics Buyer’s Guide, Animation Magazine, Animato! and the online Animation World Magazine. I have just completed the five-volume Batman: The Animated Interviews, published by BearManor Media. Works-in-progress: The Justice Dragon; The Star Wars Historical Sourcebook. Further details are presented at my webpage, https://wrmilleronline.com/about/
22 Rules of Storytelling a la Pixar
Pixar Animation is well-known for their devotion to the craft of storytelling, as evident in such films as Toy Story and The Incredibles. Months ago, (now-former) Pixar storyboard artist Emma Coats tweeted a list of storytelling tips she learned at the studio. These have since been posted elsewhere on the internet and no wonder: […]
Space Battleship Yamato, Chapter 5
Coming to Japanese theaters April 14 and available on Blu-Ray/DVD May 28: Space Battleship Yamato 2199, Chapter 5–“The Sorrow of Intergalactic Space,” compiling Episodes 15-18. Featuring a mutiny, epic space battles and Avatar-inspired exo-skeletons! Here’s the trailer: And here’s the longer version of the trailer, posted March 17: [counterize type=”totalhits”]
How to Get Superman’s Attention
If you wanted to find Superman, how would you do it? Leave it to Lex Luthor to know how. You do it by playing music by John Williams, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. From Superman, 1978: http://youtu.be/zVPVolU8oZI
The lost documentary on The Empire Strikes Back … found!
StarWarsArchives.com has uncovered Michel Parbot’s documentary on The Empire Strikes Back from the year 1980. Take a look:
Steven Salerno: How to Illustrate a Children’s Book
What is involved in illustrating a children’s book? Steven Salerno tells us how he illustrated BOOM! at his blog.
Superman’s Theme, by John Williams
John Williams’ theme for Superman, performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, is the epitome of heroic music. Click and listen: And one of my favorite cues, Luthor’s sonic greeting:
Middle Grade or Young Adult?
What’s the difference between Young Adult and Middle Grade fiction? Authors and editors discuss the matter at the SFWA (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America) website here. Part One discusses the definitions. Part Two describes the content. What topics are allowed and what topics are taboo? Find out here.
It’s snowing, Charlie Brown!
Here’s some lovely music from A Charlie Brown Christmas, composed by Vince Guaraldi. Perfect playing for a snowy day:
Star Blazers Online!
Want to know the latest news about Star Blazers / Space Battleship Yamato? Click on Ourstarblazers.com, presented by America’s foremost authority on the series, Tim Eldred. Tim has been involved with Star Blazers / Yamato fandom for decades, being involved with the DVDs released in the U.S., helming starblazers.com, and many other contributions on behalf […]
Space Battleship Yamato 2199, Chapter 4
Will General Domel/Lysis succeed in stopping the Yamato? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5RJBhgdhCI The feature played at 12 Japanese theaters, for two weeks beginning January 12, 2013. Ginga Henkyō no Kōbō (Chapter Four: “The Remote Area of the Galaxy’s Offense and Defense”) compiles episodes 11-14 of the Space Battleship Yamato 2199 TV series. Click here to preview Chapter 5.
